Tag: pink slip

Whether your company has made a round of layoffs or you've had a sinking feeling for a while that you have fallen out of favor with the boss—if you find yourself "fired," you're not alone. Along with the usual trauma that a pink slip involves, your dignity, confidence and self-esteem, as well as your family and marriage can be under siege too.

Here are nine tips for handling this particular setback with your head held high:

1. Don't argue. It's counterproductive to make excuses and plead your case as your boss is letting you go.